Tesla Cybertruck: Crash Tests and Controversies

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Tesla Cybertruck: Crash Tests and Controversies
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TL;DR

Tesla has released a crash test video of its Cybertruck, but without accompanying data, it's difficult to evaluate its safety performance. While the vehicle appears unlikely to roll over in a single-car accident and the passenger cell survives a 35-mph front impact, concerns arise from the severe movement of the rear axle. The force experienced by the dummies and the official test results from regulatory bodies are yet to be determined. Tesla's crash-test record is generally good, but the unconventional design of the Cybertruck leaves uncertainty about its performance.

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